The Diamonds are striving for their third straight victory in Ladbrokes League One.

Colin Nish's Fifers are second-bottom of the table and have lost five of their opening six league-and-cup matches.

But keeper Parry admits Airdrie will need to improve their level of performance following last weekend's 1-0 win over Peterhead if they are to pick up points this afternoon.

The 29-year-old, who signed from Monklands rivals Albion Rovers in the summer, said: “We were delighted with that win and I think it was a real team effort.

“Our defending was excellent and I had a couple of saves I was quite happy about.

“It was important to keep a clean sheet. Peterhead are tough opponents and with the players they have going forward they always create chances.

“It’s a huge result for us as we’ve not started as well as we’d hoped. We want to kick on and go on a run. We want to play better.

“I think teams can be unfortunate at this stage of this season with results. We will be under no illusions as to how difficult it will be against Cowdenbeath.

“They came down last season and have a good squad but we want to be picking up three points from our home games.”

On the personnel front, Airdrie are missing Kevin McBride (groin) and Jim Lister (sports hernia) who have long-term injury issues. Both players have been ruled out “indefinitely”.

Midfielder Marc Fitzpatrick (knee ligaments) has resumed training following two months on the sidelines. Striker George Hunter goes straight into the squad – the 18-year-old is on loan from St Johnstone until January.